CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, potassium

Facility: St Bernard Parish Hospital

Billing Code: 84132 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84132
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $8
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, potassium at St Bernard Parish Hospital is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $4.76, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8000 West Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$8

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$4.76

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $4.76 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $8 (168%)
Insurance Median: $5 (105%)
Cash: $8 (168% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (105% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $4.76 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $5 42%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 84%
Aetna $5 - $9 105%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $5 105%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $5 105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $16 105%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $5 105%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $5 105%
Humana $5 105%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $5 105%
Medicare (plans) $5 105%
Ochsner Health Plan $5 105%
Tricare $5 105%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $5 105%
Zelis $9 189%
Cigna $15 315%
First Health Network $17 357%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $20 420%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $20 420%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8000 West Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, LA 70043
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals